By Alec Cudworth Have you ever received a call from a withheld number in the middle of the night, only to answer and hear silence, a robotic voice, or a suspicious request?  If so, you might have been the target of a potential scam. Fraudulent calls late at night into early morning hours, I suspect […]

By Alec Cudworth In today’s digital world, text message scams—also known as smishing (SMS phishing)—are becoming increasingly common. Cybercriminals impersonate trusted companies to trick individuals into revealing personal information, clicking malicious links, or making fraudulent payments. A perfect example of this is the message I received, which appears to be from EVRI (a well-known parcel […]

In today’s challenging economic climate, the vehicle rental and leasing industry faces heightened risks of fraud and theft. The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) has emphasized the importance of data sharing in prior blogs, among its members to combat these threats effectively.  The UK vehicle rental market was projected to net £5.87 billion. […]

Since Bitcoin’s launch in 2009, cryptocurrency (crypto) has dominated talks in finance, economics, and computer science.  With an all-time high of one Bitcoin equaling $109,026.02 on January 25th, 2025 and an overtime growth of over 100,000%, it’s no wonder that people are flocking to crypto investments.   However, with great rewards comes great risks, and crypto […]

It’s never been easier to shop from your phone or your computer.  From digital credit cards so you don’t have to waste time looking for your wallet to autofilled card information when checking out online, your personal payment methods are always handy.   While authorized push payment (APP) systems are convenient, they can be dangerous, too.  […]

The rise of digital shopping has been a boon to consumers and business owners alike. Customers get to shop from the comfort of home and can access a wide variety of shops and markets while businesses can reach more customers and cut down on their operating costs.  One of the main drawbacks of digital shopping, […]

It always feels like there’s a little extra love in the air as we approach Valentine’s Day. There’s likely a bit of love in our phones, too, especially for single folks this time of year, as many rush to online dating platforms in hopes of meeting someone special.  Cupid’s arrow may not always hit true, […]

By Alec Cudworth In light of recent incidents involving minors purchasing age-restricted items online, such as the tragic case of 17-year-old Axel Rudakubana who acquired a knife from a major global online platform and used it in a fatal attack, online retailers are coming under increasing pressure to implement more robust age verification measures.  In […]

LONDON, GB / ACCESSWIRE / January 15, 2025 / Aristotle Integrity, the KYC and Identity division of Aristotle, is delighted to announce its partnership with the Department of Trust to deliver affordability checks and advanced diligence technology. This partnership addresses the needs of UK-regulated online gambling companies, which must comply with stricter UKGC responsible gambling requirements […]

by Michael Bolcerek To support responsible gaming and address the most recent requirements of the United Kingdom (UK) Gambling Commission, UK licensed operators must conduct vulnerability checks for UK players. This effort first starts upon the net deposit of £150 by a UK player, and, based upon the financial capabilities of that person, a deposit […]